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Flamengo Chief Escalates TV Revenue Fight, Calls Libra 'Palmeirense'

His remarks follow a court order freezing R$77 million from a Globo payment under the league’s rights deal.

Overview

  • In an interview on Oct. 15, Luiz Eduardo Baptista accused Libra of favoritism toward Palmeiras, criticized Leila Pereira, and said Flamengo has not sought to leave the bloc.
  • Flamengo previously obtained a judicial freeze on R$77 million from a Globo disbursement tied to 2025 broadcast rights, arguing the audience-based split undervalues its contribution.
  • Palmeiras is studying a legal action to access the blocked funds, according to local reporting.
  • Named by Baptista, advisor André Sica said he works for more than 30 clubs and denied exclusive ties to Palmeiras.
  • The Globo contract through 2029 is reported at R$1.17 billion per year with a 40/30/30 distribution, and some Libra members are discussing options that could include removing Flamengo.